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Prasanna Vithanage’s ‘Paradise’ wins ‘Best Film Award’ at Busan Film Festival
Sri Lankan Director Prasanna Vithanage's film "Paradise" has made history by winning the Kim Jiseok Award for Best Film at the Busan International Film Festival 2023.
Present IGP gets an extension for 3 weeks after a void in the police high post
Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D Wickramaratne has been given another three week extension after allowing the Police to function without an IGP for three weeks by President Ranil Wickremasinghe yesterday on the eve his official visit to China,. informed Police sources said.
Sri Lanka offers Free Visas for Tourists from five countries
Sri Lanka is to issue visas free of charge to tourists from five nations China, Russia, India, Thailand, and Indonesia who are frequent visitors to the island, a cabinet minister said yesterday.
Government releases USD 30,000 for Lankans’ welfare in Israel
Sri Lanka has allocated a total of USD 30,000 – USD 20,000 from the government and USD 10,000 from the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau - to be used for the welfare of Sri Lankans in Israel in case of any emergencies, an official said.
Venice airport closed, flights diverted by flock of seagulls
Venice airport was closed for more than an hour and flights were diverted on Friday due to the presence of a flock of seagulls.
GSDR to reach agreement with creditors on SL debt restructuring terms
The Global Sovereign Debt Round table(GSDR), has assured that the work continues toward reaching an agreement in principle with official creditors on specific restructuring terms, for Sri Lanka.
S L bondholders submit U$12 billion debt rework proposal to government
Sri Lanka’s private creditors have sent a proposal on how to restructure $12 billion of overseas debt, including a new type of bond designed to ease repayments in case of future economic pressure, official sources said.
Australia and Sri Lanka sign trade and investment agreement
A renewed Trade and Investment Framework Arrangement (TIFA) was signed yesterday between Australia and Sri Lanka.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to leave for China tomorrow (Oct. 14) on an official visit.
During his stay, Wickremesinghe will attend a conference in Beijing, taking place on October 17 and 18, to mark the 10th anniversary of the
Present IGP gets an extension after 3 weeks void in the police high post
Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D Wickramaratne has been given another three month extension after allowing the Police to function without an IGP for three weeks informed official sources said.Published in Political and Social NewsFriday, 13 October 2023 09:01Steve Scalise drops out of US Speaker race
Republican Congressman Steve Scalise has dropped out of the race to become Speaker of the House just a day after his party nominated him.
Published in International NewsTagged underFriday, 13 October 2023 08:56Evacuation of Sri Lankans in Israel considered in Cabinet
The Cabinet yesterday discussed at length the evacuation of Sri Lankan workers from Israel if an emergency arises due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, according to informed sources.
Published in Political and Social NewsFriday, 13 October 2023 08:50Mannar, Madurai identified as Indo-Lanka grid connectivity points
Mannar in north-western Sri Lanka and Madurai in southern India have been identified as the connecting points of the proposed electricity transmission line between the two countries, a source familiar with the process said.
Published in Development and Economic NewsFriday, 13 October 2023 08:40China Exim Bank still to announce its entry into SL debt treatment
The Government says that it has reached an agreement on the key principles and indicative terms of a debt treatment with the Export-Import Bank of China (“China Exim Bank”).
Published in Development and Economic NewsFriday, 13 October 2023 08:36300 trees in CMC area identified as potential threat
It has been identified that more than 300 trees, located within the Colombo Municipal Council areas pose a potential threat to the people and properties and a special committee has been appointed to look into the matter and remove the threats immediately, a minister said.
Published in Political and Social NewsTagged underFriday, 13 October 2023 08:33Ceylon Chamber says Digital ID imperative for SL’s digital transformation
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, together with industry stakeholders, yesterday stressed the vital importance of implementing a Digital ID system to propel the transformation of the Sri Lankan economy.
Published in Development and Economic NewsFriday, 13 October 2023 08:21IMF Deputy Chief assures fullest support to Sri Lanka
The first Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund has assured the IMF’s fullest cooperation for Sri Lanka’s efforts to restore debt sustainability.
Published in International NewsThursday, 12 October 2023 09:24Egypt warned Israel days before Hamas struck, US committee chairman says
Israel was warned by Egypt of potential violence three days before Hamas' deadly cross-border raid, a US congressional panel chairman has said.
Published in International NewsThursday, 12 October 2023 09:16Ceylon Chamber and IT industry stakeholders raise concern over sluggish Digital ID progress
- Express serious concern about ongoing delays in implementing Digital ID system in Sri Lanka
- Say Digital ID is a pivotal component for driving economic transformation by reshaping country’s economy
- Point out Digital ID could help to ensure effective benefit transfers, boost tax revenues and accelerate development
- FITIS and SLASSCOM assert that Digital ID serves as foundation for all digital transformation in Sri Lanka
Published in Political and Social NewsThursday, 12 October 2023 09:02Will the executive presidency be abolished before the polls next year?
Sri Lanka's political circle has gone into a quandary after information has spread that moves are underway to abolish the executive presidency before the Presidential Election next year as no candidate or political party will be able to secure an over 50 percent win at the polls.
Published in Political and Social News